Skip to site navigation

Accessibility Options

Font size

Colour scheme

The Scrutiny Function

 
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee and its Scrutiny Panels examine and support the work of the Cabinet and the Council.

Their job is to support Council departments in maintaining high service delivery standards, and to steer them towards improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Areas of work

The Committee and its Panels examine a wide range of subjects, including finance, health, education, social issues, the environment and pension funds.

Scrutiny reviews

Scrutuiny Committees and Panels also allow you to have a greater say in Council matters by carrying out in-depth scrutiny reviews into issues and topics of local concern.

Evidence and information about these local issues is sought from a wide range of outside organisations and local people while these reviews are being carried out.

These reviews generate reports and recommendations which help advise the Cabinet and the Council about policies, budget and service delivery.

Please follow the links in the left hand menu for agendas, reports and further information.

More information on scrutiny

See the links in the left menu for more on the work of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and its Panels.

See our Scrutiny Annual Reports section to find out what work has been done.

Scrutiny newsletter

You can also read our Talk Scrutiny newsletters for more information.

A to Z of Services

Contact details